"The business assessment was an extremely thorough examination of our business and its business plan.  Through the assessment process we were able to identify some issues within not only our plan, but our business model.    With the recommended changes, we were able to more thoroughly explain and expand upon key components of our company investors would be most interested in reading.   As a 10-year seasoned entrepreneur, I was amazed at the examination, vision and assessment of the plan and received excellent advice I had never considered.  For the entrepreneur who “knows everything about your business (like me)”, then you owe it to yourself and your company to conduct and implement a full business assessment from a smart objective team like Launch FN.  Outstanding  work.  With the changes made to our plan from the business assessment, we were able to successfully secure our private equity investment goal. THANKS!" Joel Thompson, President, Sports Fan Products

"I’m very impressed with the work you’re doing at Launchfn and NBAI.  I enjoyed the event; both the educational aspect and the investor briefings. I’d like an opportunity to meet with you to learn more and discuss ways to work together. Please indicate your availability during the month of April." Lucy Holifield, Director of Economic Empowerment  Center

“Thank you very much for working with me on our business arrangement and for arranging for me to meet with such wonderful potential investors.” Erik Walker, Founder Nu-Energy August 12, 2005

“Karen is one of the hardest working individuals I have had the pleasure of working with.” July 12, 2006 Kenneth W. Burnt, Owner, accountabilities,llc, Consultant to Network of Business Angels and Investors

“I know Karen for last two to three years. She helps early stage companies get funding. I have some of my clients got their funding through her company and I recommend her company to early stage or, high growth companies who would need funding.” July 5, 2006, Sanjib Mohapatro, Owner, EMTechPro, Inc., Consultant to Network of Business Angels and Investors

“Karen has worked tirelessly on our behalf. She has brought many people to our projects and continues to be a great source of positive energy,” June 28, 2006, Michael Valverde, Owner, Green Valley Entertainment, Client of Launch Funding Network

“Karen has my full confidence. She is competent, trustworthy and I think the world of her.” June 28, 2006, Jordan Cowman, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Consultant to Network of Business Angels and Investors

“Fantastic business mentor and networking diva!” June 28, 2006, John Cataldi, CEO, DateApp, Inc., Company working with Network of Business Angels and Investors

“Without any reservation I recommend Karen to work with any entrepreneur looking to raise funding and/or need assistance with business planning, networking, etc. I have found her ethics and professionalism to be outstanding.” June 26, 2006, Tom Eaves, President & CEO, Star Software Systems Corporaton, Client of Launch Funding Network

“I have worked with Karen for seventeen years and have known her to be a true professional in all she does. She goes the extra mile for her clients and provides outstanding value with her services. Karen's knowledge of sales, marketing and business practices is outstanding and her enthusiasm and energy enable her to accomplish the difficult tasks that few others could manage.” June 20, 2006, Jim Bock, HR Director, Answerthink Consulting, Company working with Network of Business Angels and Investors

“Karen has performed a near miracle at resurrecting NBAI! I would encourage any entrepreneur or investor to connect with her and her organization Tom Meredith” February 27, 2006, Tom Meredith
Company working with Network of Business Angels and Investors

“Karen, you are a fantastic presenter and venture capital catalyst! Your commitment to assist and support small business start-ups is inspiring! Your E3C webinar on venture capital was our most successful session! Your venture capital experience, business insight and connections are quite impressive. I look forward to a great partnership with Kugarandholdings and Launch Funding Network.” , August 14, 2006, Kenneth Brown, CEO, E3C, Company working with Launch Funding Network

“I have known Karen for the past two years. Karen is dedicated and a very hard worker. She is a person you have to know because she can help finding the right people to assist with your financial issues. I recommend Karen is as a wonderful person who is willing to go the extra mile for you. Gilbert C Nieuwenhuis Certified Business Coach, Mentor and Trainer” December 12, 2005, Gilbert Nieuwenhuis
Consultant working with Launch Funding Network

“Karen has proven her dedication and determination for helping entrepreneurs reach a level of confidence which makes presentations for investors more efficient.” April 13, 2005, Willie Arline, Company working with Launch Funding Network

“Karen is a rare find -- someone who exercises the gifts and talents she has to the genuine betterment of her clients. She has a valuable work ethic, offers direct advice and has remarkable insights into the industry.” August 1, 2006, Gwen Burch, Owner, Human Architecture, Inc., Consultant working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

“Karen is highly motivated and knows the business of putting together people and companies to foster a deal or relationships. She is a student of different businesses in order to understand every aspect which provides her the knowledge to be of benefit.” June 30, 2006, Steve Rothschild, Owner, Preferred Real Estate Funds, Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

“Karen and I worked together on a board of advisors to an incubator for start-up technology companies. Karen was more than dependable, she is someone you can always trust will do what she says she will do.” June 28, 2006, Daniel Graff-Radford, Vice President, Lanta Technology Group, Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

“Karen is an energetic, enthusiatic "go-getter." She's tremendously persistence and visionary. It takes a great deal of magic to put deals together. Through her efforts coordinating her deep stable of contacts, putting people with money in the room with those looking for it, she's making it happen!!!” April 30, 2005, Mike Skrynecki
Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

 “I have known Karen for some time now and have a high regard for her expertise in helping businesses position themselves and find the funding needed to start or grow their enterprises. Karen has many year of experience and demonstrates a commitment to the success of her clients.” February 8, 2005, Joy Johnson, Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

“Karen's expertise in the networking and connections arena has proven to be very helpful to me in my business. I highly recommend her because she truly is a people person, knows how to make the right connections and genuinely cares about people in general.” January 31, 2005, Tina Gray, Owner, Grayt Expectations Business Services.  Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

 “I have known Karen Rands for quite a while and consider her an exceptional link in my network. Her expertise in the funding arena has helped me re-evaluate my company as it pertained to looking for outside funds. Karen and her company, Launch Funding Network is a necessary vehicle for companies searching for funds to grow, operate, expand, etc...” January 30, 2005, James Gore, VP, CD Intelligence Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

“Kugarand Holdings is an ideal company for those looking to get funds for their business. Not only do they help you with your business plan but they educate you on all the many different sources of funding available for your specific business. I have known Karen for about 2 years. Her knowledge and professionalism stand out most when you need someone to help your business raise capital.” January 30, 2005, Jeffrey Alexander Brathwaite, Company working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

 “I fully endorse Karen for her excellent consultation skills and her incredidible knowledge in the financial world. i have seen her find funds for companies that thought there were no options for them. I think she is fantastic and if you use her you will prosper” January 28, 2005, Eddie Hines, Consultant working with Kugarand Holdings, LLC (Holding company for Launch Funding Network)

 “Karen is very well versed in start-up financing issues and very well connected in the Southeast.  Would recommend her highly to those seeking early round financing.” January 28, 2005, Tom Meredith, President P2P Cash.

 

"Karen --- Just for the record ... it was the best event I have seen you put on. " April 18, 2007, Michael B. Orr, Investment Advisor Representative.